Building a new Computer [specs] - Page 2

**sNyx** · #26 (**permalink**) Oct 14, 05

I was aiming at a 16MB cache.. but I mean how does that effect the overall system. Plus whats the diff between SATA and SATA2?

DJDeeb · #27 (**permalink**) Oct 15, 05

I think SATAII brings in NCQ. to be honest i'm not sure. All I know is this is the future for hardrives. having a 16MB buffer is definatly a plus.

clevich · #28 (**permalink**) Oct 15, 05

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Originally Posted by sNyx™

Looking around im trying to find a SATA2 w/ 16MB cache, without luck. I can find one or the other. Hitachi's Deskstar does rock both, but the only models I can find are 500GB for over $400. Perhaps someone could link me to some options under $200. ;)

http://www.atic.ca/index.php?page=LongDesc&sku=17255

haven't used Western Digital drives before... so up to you on the buy.

WD 250G SATA-II 300B/sec 7200rpm 16M cache 3.5 $165